The 15 Best Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tours

1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,389 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $210Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón with an English-speaking Icelandia guide, stopping at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, black-sand coast, Diamond Beach, and Skaftafell views. The optional lagoon boat ride brings you close to floating icebergs. Expect a long but well-organized day with regular breaks.

“The tour guide Lasma was really nice, she was so enthousiastic and passed it on to us from morning to late evening always with the smile. She even let us stay 10min longer at the diamond beach because the boat tour was delayed and she sas that people were stressing over time to go to the diamond beach. I really enjoyed it and the info she gave us was really interesting. The best day and tour guide.”

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2.South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Travel from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach with an English-speaking guide such as Karen, Margaret, or Roman. Expect waterfalls, glacier ice, black sand, rest stops, and a very long bus day. An optional summer boat ride adds a closer look at the lagoon’s icebergs.

“Very long day trip with multiple stops, probably too many. Diamond beach and Glacier Lagoon were worth the trip. We also visited 2 waterfalls. We also stopped for 2 meals and additional rest stops. Some were unnecessary. Guide was good. Would recommend.”

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3.South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend about 14 hours crossing Iceland’s South Coast by air-conditioned coach, with stops at Skógafoss, Vík, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Seljalandsfoss. English-speaking guides such as Karen, Roman, and Emilia add stories along the route. Hotel pickup and lagoon boat rides cost extra.

“Great trip. Long, but worth every minute. Fabulous scenery. Both the driver and the tour guide were great.”

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4.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689Top rated

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of no more than 19. You’ll see Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and a seasonal blue ice cave. Hotel, breakfast, transport, guides, and Wi-Fi are included.

“Amazing tour, well organized. Oli was a fantastic guide, he took us to several extra amazing stops and made sure we had the best photo opportunities. Plenty of stops, never felt rushed. Fantastic way to see the south coast. Thank you Oli for incredible memories!”

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5.Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 587 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $202

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s spectacular southeast coast by coach, stopping at Stjórnarfoss, Vík, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Simon, Sunny, Heidi, and Daniel have led this trip, which includes WiFi and an optional lagoon boat ride.

“To no fault of the company. Just stating. It’s a long day and a lot of driving. We had a nearly full huge coach bus. Personally felt there was enough access to bathrooms. There was one on the bus but didn’t know that. WiFi was decent. Felt like we had plenty of time at each stop. I had great weather. Our driver was super chill. And at the end of the tour pulled over 3x bc you could see the lights. While that’s Great. I got to the bus stop at 7am and didn’t get home until 1015pm. I must have misunderstood but I thought you could see the columns…”

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6.Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171Best value

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, and Hvolsvöllur. A local English-speaking guide, WiFi, round-trip transport, and northern lights search are included. Guides such as Jon, Gunnar, Marian, and Lasma are praised for keeping the long day moving.

“This was a fantastic day. Our tour guide Jon was such good fun and so informative. Vigfusi our bus driver was amazing, especially with some of the weather conditions he had to deal with. The trip did not feel like 14hrs it went really fast. Plenty of stops and photo opportunities. Day light was no problem as the waterfalls are flood lit. Best bit for us was Diamond beach, and the lagoon. Great memories made.”

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7.Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s southeast coast with a professional guide and driver. Cruise for 30 minutes among the icebergs of Jökulsárlón, visit Diamond Beach and Vík, and walk behind Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Pierre, Thor, Daniel, and Sunny are praised for clear commentary and careful timing.

“This trip was longer than 14 hours. I felt a lot of time was wasted with unnecessary stops. It got so dark that it wasn't very safe to go behind the waterfall on the trip. The food stops weren't great. It might be better to stop at places where you can grab a sandwich and go rather then have a meal prepared. Next time, I will look for a better more organized tour.”

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8.3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $903

You’ll travel in a Wi-Fi-equipped minibus with up to 16 people, staying two nights near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Expect Strokkur, Gullfoss, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, a guided glacier walk, a weather-dependent ice cave, and famous waterfalls.

“Our guide was wonderful! Saw so many places and things we would never have seen ourselves . Small group of 16 people in mini bus.”

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9.Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 272 reviews · from $216

Ride in a minibus of up to 19 people from Reykjavik to Iceland’s south coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Guides such as Gummi and Ian share local stories, while you visit Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, Hofskirkja, and seasonal Fjaðrárgljúfur or the Northern Lights.

“Amazingggg trip!! Gummi was wonderful- it was nice to be taken around Iceland by a native who supplied lots of info, Icelandic sagas ( stories) and took us to an extra stop to see a glacier up close!! Each stop he told us exactly where to go for the best views. Plenty of time at all the stops to take photos and then also enjoy. We had eight people and the bus was very roomy. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide!! Everything was so beautiful. ( didn’t get to see northern lights but his extra stop made the trip!)Read more”

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10.Small-Group Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $188

Meet near Jökulsárlón, ride toward Vatnajökull National Park, and hike to a naturally formed ice cave with a guide such as Laura or Sindri. Expect crampons, helmets, blue ice, photo help, and a cave chosen for that day’s weather and safety.

“Our guide was great, and the ice cave itself is amazing. There's just too many people in the cave from multiple tours all trying to see it. And we were told it gets much more crowded at other times. I'm glad we went, just be prepared for it to be crowded”

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11.Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride, Diamond Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · from $258

Spend a full day crossing southern Iceland by coach, from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. You’ll ride an amphibian boat among icebergs, walk on Diamond Beach, visit Vík and two waterfalls, and hear stories from an English-speaking guide. Pickup from Reykjavik or Skarfabakki is available.

“It was a wonderful trip with experiences that I will remember the rest of my life. It can certainly be recommended. Our guide Rockva (excuse my spelling) was very good and gave a lot of interesting information.”

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12.2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $671

From Reykjavik, Troll Expeditions takes you by minibus along Iceland’s South Coast for a glacier hike, a naturally formed winter ice cave, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, waterfalls, and black-sand beaches. Overnight lodging, breakfast, glacier gear, WiFi, and a driver-guide are included.

“Our guide/driver Area Maria was most excellent—especially considering how bad the weather was! Highly recommend the 2-day South Coast tour!”

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13.2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $738

Travel from Reykjavík to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull, then stay overnight near Jökulsárlón for a boat ride among icebergs. A guide such as Thales or Jon may lead the trip. Bring boots, waterproof layers, and room for one suitcase.

“Great itinerary and stops. Didn’t feel rushed at all the stops. Guide is friendly and helpful - multilingual.”

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14.Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel privately from Reykjavik to Iceland’s southeast with a guide such as Björn, Kristjón, Max, or Prokop. Visit waterfalls, Reynisfjara, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón, then hike Falljökull with equipment and breakfast included.

“Amazing experience! 11/10 recommend. It’s very productive and you get the most bang for your buck. The guesthouse is very nice and we were lucky to see a bit of the northern lights. The glacier hike was amazing! So many great photos and memories made. Our guide has such good humour and informed us about the sights in a way that was rasy to remember and digest. :)”

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15.2-Day South Coast, Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $811

Travel from Reykjavík by full-sized bus to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach. A local glacier team takes you by modified super jeep into a crystal blue Vatnajökull ice cave. One hotel night, breakfast, equipment, and pickup are included.

“Our local driver was incredibly friendly and helpful at every turn. He also told us interesting things throughout the journey and was 100% accommodating. I would definitely come back.”

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